Dispelling the Rumors of Drunk Driving

Stop listening to what you hear. If you are drinking you should never get behind the wheel. Here are some common myths about drinking and driving

*You can sober up quickly by drinking coffee, taking a cold shower or
consuming an energy drink.
-- Only time will sober you up. Typically 1 our per drink
*Big people can handle their alcohol better so they can drink and still drive
*You can develop a high tolerance.
*If I stay with beer and never drink the hard stuff so I’ll be fine to drive.
*I can only get charged with a DUI if my BAC is .08 or higher
*You can fool the breath test.
--The following are urban myths to change your BAC
1. Put a piece of metal in your mouth
2. Suck on a alkaline battery
3. Place a penny under you tongue
4. Put a fresh stick of gum in your mouth
5. Blow very hard
6. Hardly blow at all
7. Lick a piece of tin foil
8. Hold your breath before the test
9. Starchy foods will absorb the alcohol in your breath
10.Oxygenate your blood by taking deep breaths